First, the pitch (from my work):
Meanwhile, it appears that our illustrious leader is carefully trying to convey the impression that he is a heartless bastard who only cares about the victims of natural disasters when 1) they happen to be Americans, 2) strike during a campaign year when he's running for reelection (before the election, of course), 3) occur in a swing state run by his brother.
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Meanwhile, it appears that our illustrious leader is carefully trying to convey the impression that he is a heartless bastard who only cares about the victims of natural disasters when 1) they happen to be Americans, 2) strike during a campaign year when he's running for reelection (before the election, of course), 3) occur in a swing state run by his brother.
It's a true thing...Earlier yesterday, White House spokesman Trent Duffy said the president was confident he could monitor events effectively without returning to Washington or making public statements in Crawford, where he spent part of the day clearing brush and bicycling. Explaining the about-face, a White House official said: "The president wanted to be fully briefed on our efforts. He didn't want to make a symbolic statement about 'We feel your pain.' "
Many Bush aides believe Clinton was too quick to head for the cameras to hold forth on tragedies with his trademark empathy. "Actions speak louder than words," a top Bush aide said, describing the president's view of his appropriate role.
